There are three types of chemical peels: light, medium, and deep. A phenol peel is the most intense of the three. Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images You may have grown up seeing your mother, ...

Skin peels, also known as chemical peels, have gained popularity as a highly effective treatment for various skin concerns. From reducing fine lines and wrinkles to improving skin texture and tone, ...

Chemical peels are cosmetic interventions in which experts apply a chemical solution to the face to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the growth of new cells. There is evidence to suggest mandelic ...

If you’ve ever asked your dermatologist about removing signs of sun damage or improving fine lines on your skin, the two words “chemical peel” have probably come up. You might have even heard friends ...

A PCA peel is a specific brand of chemical peel that’s manufactured by the company PCA Skin. These exfoliating solutions are customized for different skin types and incorporate a variety of ...

What is peeling skin? Peeling skin, desquamation, desquamating skin, or desquamation of skin are all ways of describing a condition where the outer layer of the skin starts to replace itself. Often, ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Key Takeaways Skin peeling can happen because of allergies, infections, or certain ...

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Chemical peels have a bad reputation. Conjuring up thoughts of red raw skin, the treatment has television to thank for its dubious image — most famously Sex and the City's Samantha, whose facial gone ...

Professional chemical peels, when done properly, can offer noticeable improvements in overall texture, tone, and appearance of the skin. These skin treatments are typically done on the face and are ...